Each individual piece of the silage management puzzle plays a significant role in the outcome of the overall feed quality for the dairy herd. From crop variety selection, to packing, to bunker and drive-over pile covering materials, each step has its own set of options and challenges.

Each individual piece of the silage management puzzle plays a significant role in the outcome of the overall feed quality for the dairy herd.

With rising commodity costs, it is increasingly important to protect and preserve feed quality from harvest to feedout. The period prior to spring planting provides an opportunity for producers to evaluate current silage management practices and explore options to improve this year’s crop storage.

With rising commodity costs, it is increasingly important to protect and preserve feed quality from harvest to feedout.